Care and Support Assistant

2 days ago

Bury, United Kingdom Bury Care Academy Full time

**Driving required**:Yes (with access to your own vehicle)**
**Hours**:37.5 hours per week including sleep-ins, and working public holidays and some weekends.

**Who We Are**
Sunny Bank PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service) is a CQC-rated ‘_Outstanding’_ service supporting individuals with mental health needs. We provide a fully integrated rehabilitative psychiatric service, including residential care, day care and supported living.

Our aim is to deliver person-centred, rehabilitative residential care for up to 21 residents who require medium to long-term support. Many of our clients progress to semi-independent living within the community. We also offer day care and support across 3 supported living properties in Bury (located close to our main residential home).

Sunny Bank is a warm, welcoming and homely happy place and working environment for both staff and clients.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a dedicated **Care & Support Assistant** to work at our main home, Sunnybank PRS, as well as within our supported housing in the community. **This role requires a full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.**

Applicants **must have previous experience** in mental health residential care and hold a **Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent)** in Health & Social Care. The role involves working **37.5 hours per week**, including evenings, weekends and occasional sleep-in shifts. Sleep-in shifts will be required following successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

**Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Report to the Registered Manager & Director
- Support clients across Sunnybank PRS and our supported housing properties.
- To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in the daily running of mental health services
- To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in maintaining the identified principles and standards of care and support.
- To maintain the staff code of practice issued by Skills for Care
- To assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating clients' individual care and support plans, including risk assessments.
- To dispense prescribed medication to clients
- To assist in maintaining accurate and appropriate documentation
- To undertake infection control training and uphold infection control standards
- To assist in meal preparation/serving for clients
- To support clients with social activities

**About You**

We’re looking for someone who:

- Holds a **Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent)** in Health and Social Care (_essential_)
- Has **previous experience** working in a Mental Health residential care role (_essential_)
- Possesses a **full, clean UK Driving Licence** and access to their own vehicle (_essential_)
- Is willing to undertake training (e.g. Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication and other mandatory training)
- Communicates effectively and works well in a team
- Can work independently with a positive attitude and food time management skills

**What We Offer**
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- A competitive rate of pay
- Enhanced pay for weekends and public holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives

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